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Undocumented Mother Struggles with Self-Deportation in Ohio

12/4/2025

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Story summary

A young undocumented Venezuelan woman in Ohio faced challenges in self-deporting after giving birth.
U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged immigrants to leave voluntarily.
The CBP Home app designed to assist self-deportation has proved unhelpful.
The administration's claims about facilitating voluntary departures through Project Homecoming remain unclear.
In 2025, the Department of Homeland Security reported over 1.6 million self-deportations.

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Story summary

A young undocumented Venezuelan woman in Ohio faced challenges in self-deporting after giving birth.
U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged immigrants to leave voluntarily.
The CBP Home app designed to assist self-deportation has proved unhelpful.
The administration's claims about facilitating voluntary departures through Project Homecoming remain unclear.
In 2025, the Department of Homeland Security reported over 1.6 million self-deportations.